Honey Bee Biology

Honey bees are essential to agriculture and serve as a model system for biology. This comprehensive book provides an overview of honey bee biology, covering molecular genetics, development, physiology, neurobiology, behavior, and pollination biology. It also sheds light on colony collapse disorder and honey bee losses.

Format: Hardback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 06 June 2023
Publisher: Princeton University Press

Honey bees are truly remarkable creatures with a rich history of interaction with humans. These vital insects play a crucial role in agriculture, serving as a valuable model system for studying various aspects of biology. In this comprehensive and extensively updated book, honey bee biology is explored in depth, covering a wide range of topics from molecular genetics and development to neurobiology, behavior, and pollination biology.

Special emphasis is placed on the critical role of bees as pollinators in agricultural ecosystems, incorporating the latest findings on pesticides, parasites, and pathogens. This insightful and comprehensive work also sheds light on the potential causes of colony collapse disorder and the devastating honey bee losses witnessed today.

The field of honey bee research has witnessed significant growth in recent years, attracting an increasing interest in these fascinating creatures. Honey Bee Biology stands as the first comprehensive and up-to-date general reference of its kind published in decades. It is a valuable resource for social insect biologists, scientifically inclined beekeepers, and scientists interested in bees as a model system.

By delving into the intricate details of honey bee biology, this book provides a deeper understanding of these remarkable organisms and their significance in our world. It serves as a valuable tool for researchers, educators, and enthusiasts alike, fostering a greater appreciation for the importance of honey bees and their conservation.

Weight: 872g
Dimension: 166 x 244 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780691204888